Kamala Harris Passes Joe Biden to Become Outright Favorite for Democratic Nomination
- Kamala Harris has taken over the favorite’s role to win the 202 Democratic Presidential nomination
- Harris (+250) moved past Joe Biden (+410) to become the new leader in the odds
- She was at odds of +730 prior to last month’s Democratic Presidential Primary Debates
It’s too early to say that Kamala Harris delivered a knockout punch during last month’s Democratic Presidential Primary Debates, but she certainly scored some points. Now, the California senator is favored to become heavyweight champion of the party.
Harris has taken over as the favorite in the chase for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nod. She turned in a riveting performance in last month’s debates. Harris was the clear winner over the two nights that saw 20 candidates debating.
Across a number of leading sportsbooks, Harris averages out as +250 chalk in the latest 2020 Democratic Presidential odds.
2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Odds
| Team | 2020 Democratic Presidential Odds |
|---|---|
| Kamala Harris | +225 |
| Joe Biden | +375 |
| Elizabeth Warren | +450 |
| Pete Buttigieg | +550 |
| Bernie Sanders | +650 |
| Andrew Yang | +1000 |
| Beto O’Rourke | +2000 |
| Tulsi Gabbard | +2200 |
| Cory Booker | +3300 |
| Amy Klobuchar | +4000 |
| Hillary Clinton | +4000 |
*Odds taken 07/18/19. Follow link for complete list of all teams.
Harris saw an uptick from +730 to +420 immediately following the debates.
Harris A Strong Presence
There’s a sense that the Democrats will need someone with a strong backbone. A person who isn’t afraid to stand and go toe-to-toe with President Donald Trump and his bully pulpit. Harris definitely exemplified signs of those qualities on the debate stage.
She’s an ex-prosecutor and former attorney general of California. Harris recognizes the value of finding someone’s weak spot and then pouncing on the attack. She did just that to then Democratic front runner Joe Biden over his stand on busing in the 1970s.
Biden Be Slidin’
The same issues that derailed Biden’s 1984 and 1988 Presidential bids are surfacing again.
During the debate, Biden, 76, displayed an utter lack of preparation. He looked lost and uncertain on the stage.
As front runner in the polls, the rest of the field would be coming after Biden to bring him down a peg or two. He didn’t seem to recognize this fact.
Harris Has Her Own Flaws
Harris can point to a litany of accomplishments. She was California’s first female attorney general, and first black attorney general. She was the second black woman to win a seat in the United States Senate.
Harris’ Senatorial record is not one of accomplishment. Her record on criminal justice is sketchy. She’s vague when answering how she’ll handle health care.
The Tortoise And The Harris?
Remember that old fable about the tortoise and the hare? The Democratic race is beginning to remsemble it.
That one very steadfast, reliable tortoise would be Elizabeth Warren. She’s stayed solid in the odds, right there with the contenders but never ahead. Warren isn’t flashy but stays on message. She talks about the issues.
I am quite convinced that Elizabeth Warren would be an exceptional President. https://t.co/RtrZWgX7ZY
— David M. Perry (@Lollardfish) July 18, 2019
Weary of the current chaos, Americans might he happy to see someone in the White House who is less about getting attention and more about getting the job done.
At this point, wagering on Warren wouldn’t be a bad play.
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
